Windmill.



Patented Sept. l8, I900. E. STEUDE.

WINDMILL.

Aug. 31, 1899] (N0 Model.)

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UNITED STATES j PATE T ()FFICE.

EDWARD STEUDE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

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SEECIFIGATION formingpart of Letters Patent N 0. 658.1 29, dated.September 18, 1900. Application filed August 31,1399. Serial No.729,055. on, modeltl To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EDWARD STEUDE, of Chicago, in the county of Cook andState of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements inWindmills, of which the following is a specification.

The present invention relates to a windmill having some novel features,among which are a wind-wheel having a horizontal axis with bladesparallel to the axis, a movable wheelcasing mounted eccentrically, awind deliector at front of casing, and means for transmitting power fromthe wheel through its eccentric support. These and other features ofconstruction are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and willhereinafter be fully described.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view of a windmill embodyingfeatures of my invention, a portion of the stationary framework beingbroken away to more clearly show the movable frame or wheel-casing. Fig.2 is a cross-section of the wind-wheel, its casing, and framework, thesaid section being taken on the line 2 2 of Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a frontelevation of same, with the outer sup- Fig. 4 is a plan view of thewindmill, showing the movable casing in different positions; and Fig. 5isa modification of the means for transmitting power through theeccentric support of the wind-wheel. ,7 I, V

A refers as a whole to a stationary framework, Which is placed on top ofa building or in any suitable elevated position, or it may form theupper part of a tower. This framework consists of posts a and of beamsor connecting pieces a. Centrally located is a cross-piece or beam aupon which is mounted the lower bearing of the movable receptacle orcasing, hereinafter mentioned, and in the upper part of the framework Ais a similar beam a to which is attached the upper bearing of themovable casing.

B refers to the movable receptacle or casing, in which is mounted thewind-wheel. This casing is box-like in form and consists ofa frameworkmade of horizontal and vertical members I) and b, respectively, to whichsheathing or covering 11 and having a beveled face 01.

C is the wind-inlet, which consists of an aperture extending across thefront of the receptacle and occupying the upper half of same. At therear of the receptacle is the main outlet C. Additional openings oroutlets may be provided, for instance, as shown, on the top at c and onends of receptacle at a. At the front of the receptacle is awinddeflector D, which consists of a plate or guard d, projecting at thefront of the receptacle The inclined surface of the deflector tends tocatch such wind as strikes the lower part of the receptacle and divertor cause it' to pass into the inlet C, thus obtaining the use of morewind than might otherwise pass through the opening C. As shown in thedrawings, the deflector has an inclination from the vertical of aboutthirty degrees; but it may be placed at any other inclination, ifdesired.

E and E are eccentric bearings on which the receptacle B is mounted, soas topermit the said receptacle to move or swing in a horizontal plane.The upper bearing E consists of a bracket 6, rigidly attached in acentral position to the cross-piece b of the receptacle B. An arm 6' ofthe bracket is pivoted at e? to the beam a of the stationary frame A.The lower bearing E consists of a bracket 6 attached fixedlyto base ofreceptacle D at 6 The arm a of this bracket has a pivotal per bracket 6and is mounted loosely on the shaft F and a supporting base or stand Ewhich is secured to the beam a Side or circumferential supports may alsobe employed by using rollers e and a track a as shown bearing 6 axiallyin line with that of the uphardly sufficient of its bulk back of itsbearing-points to readily accomplish the purpose,

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I place a short tail or vane b at rear. Side pieces or boards I) mayalso be added for the same purpose.

G is the wind-wheel, which is mounted in the receptacle B. The wheel Ghas a horizontal shaft or axle H. Attached to axle H and having facesparallel thereto are wind blades orwings g. I have shown six of theseblades, but less or more may be employed. These blades are preferablymade to extend radially from the axle H, but may be curved, if desired.On the face of each blade I place a number of ribs or projections g,which run horizontally on the blade. These ribs help to catch force ofWind and prevent the wind from sliding off or inwardly when the bladesare not in position at right angles to the general direction of wind.Rims g and cross-pieces g are provided at ends of wheel to strengthensame. A number of apertures or perforations g are placed on blades g.While of some advantage, these are not essential.

To transmit power from the wind-wheel G, I provide sprocket-wheels h onouter end of shaft. Chains 71 run from these wheels to wheels 7L One ofthese wheels has a shaft h and a beveled gearh connected with gears 72and h The other side of receptacle B has suitable intermediate gearing.The gear 72 is mounted on the bracket e and the wheel 71. on the shaftE, which transmits power from the mill to such point as may be desired.I have shown in Fig. 5 a modification in which the gears 7L2 are mountedon one shaft and a worm if is connected with a gear f on the shaft F. 1

The Windmill I have now described pro vides a very strong and compactappliance to furnish power at a minimum expense. The mill maybe used foragricultural purposes, for pumping, for storing power by drivingdynamosor compressing air, and for many otheruses.Itdoesnotrequireaspecialtower, as the stationary frame may be placed ontop of any suitable building. The construction of the wheel-receptacleprovides means for always keeping the wheel so that the blades will facethe wind and obtain a constant pressure therefrom, and in theconstruction and operation of the wheel it will be observed that thedirect and maximum force of the wind is fairly utilized and convertedinto power, thus providing a very powerful Wind mill or motor.

What I claim is-- 1. In a Windmill, a stationary frame, a receptaclemounted eccentrically with bearings at. top and bottom of said frame soas to be movable horizontally within said frame, the said receptaclebeing provided with suitable Wind-apertures and a wind-wheel having ahorizontal axis and blades, and means for transmittingpowerfrom theshaft of the windwheel, as set forth.

2. A Windmill having a stationary frame with open sides, andcross-pieces or beams at top and bottom of frame having bearings onwhich is mounted eccentrically a receptacle capable of rotating in ahorizontal plane, the said receptacle being provided with apertures, awind-wheel having a horizontal axis, means for keeping the front ofreceptacle toward the wind and means for transmitting power from theshaft of wind-Wheel, as set forth.

3. In a windmill, the combination of a stationary and open frame, A, areceptacle B trunnioned or mounted eccentrically in said frame andhavinga wind-apert u re 0 and suitable outlets, a wind-deflector D, anda windwheel G, the said wind-wheel being provided with a horizontalshaft and means for transmitting power to a vertical shaft locatedcentrally in the stationary frame and beneath the receptacle B, as setforth.

4. In a windmill, a stationary frame, a boxlike receptacle pivotedeccentrically on same and capable of rotating in a horizontal plane, thesaid receptacle being provided with a wind-wheel, a wind-inlet, andwind-outlets in the rear and wind-outlets in the ends of saidreceptacle, as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my signature this 29th day ofAugust, 1899.

EDWARD STEUDE.

In presence of J. B. HALPENNY, C. 1. EARLY.

